Chinese Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer h120 the central carving depicts orchids

the central carving depicts orchids a symbol of purity and is made from camphor

our blanket trunks are based on the traditional trunks of ancient China

They were not seen as an inferior type of seating and were used by all levels of society

The Chinese did not use coffee tables in the sense that we know them but in colder parts of the country they would use low level tables placed on top of the heated 'kang' living area to serve refreshments or as a work surface

decorated in gold with jasmine blossom

Chinese Butterfly Drawers, Black Lacquer h120 the central carving depicts orchidsThe overall design of this black lacquer chest, with its slightly tapered outline, rounded frames and overhanging top, is inspired by the wonderfully elegant 'round cornered' cabinets that were produced for centuries in China. The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially of happiness in a marriage. Traditionally it was used on decorative painted cabinets and other furniture such as the wedding chests that would form part of a